Why You’re Still Tired on Carnivore (Even If You’re Eating Enough Meat)

Exposing the Hidden Fixable Reasons Behind Carnivore Fatigue

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I thought tiredness would disappear when I went carnivore.

I was eating steak. Salt. Drinking water. Sometimes even liver.
I wasn’t binging junk food anymore. No sugar. No seed oils.
Everything looked right on paper.

But I still felt… off.

My brain was foggy.
My body felt heavy.
I was dragging through the day.
And worst of all, I started doubting the very thing that saved me.

If you’re doing everything “right” on carnivore but your energy still sucks, it doesn’t mean the diet isn’t working. It means there’s something you’re missing.

And 9 times out of 10—it’s fixable.

Let’s break it down.

The Lie: "Just Eat Meat and You’ll Feel Amazing"

That’s the dream, right?
And for many people, it is true in the beginning. The “carnivore high” hits hard. You drop water weight. Your inflammation calms. Your cravings disappear. Your mind clears.

But what happens when that initial boost fades—and you’re still tired?

It’s not your fault.
And it’s not always the food.
Sometimes, the fatigue is your body asking for more support.

Here’s where to look.

1. You’re Still Electrolyte Deficient (Even If You Think You’re Salting Enough)